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London is the only region in England and Wales where the average percentage of asking price achieved has not dropped, analysis shows

Homeowners are increasingly look to explore ways to retrofit their homes to improve energy performance

CPRE, the countryside charity, calls for urgent action to tackle rural housing affordability crisis

The radio adverts will be broadcast in two phases, each spanning six weeks, across the selected stations: Classic FM, Virgin Radio, and LBC UK

The positive start to the year continues, paving the way for a greater number of home purchases than last year

Landmark $418m (£328.2m) legal agreement could drive down commission rates and reduce the number of US real estate agents

In a short statement, the watchdog said it is considering whether the transaction “may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition” within the market

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is due to meet on Thursday 21 March for its next rate-setting vote

Growth continued in line with the current three-year business plan and included the highest grossing single quarter since 1988

Buyers return to market in their droves

Propertymark has given oral evidence to an inquiry into the private rented sector

The estate agency says its approach to customer service has resulted in significant levels of repeat business and recommendations

A survey of 833 UK property professionals found that the vast majority were disappointed in this month’s lacklustre Spring Budget

The professional body has long argued that removing fixed term tenancies as an option will provide less security for tenants and reduce flexibility in the private rented sector

The Sunday Time ‘Best Place to Live in the UK’ guide provides great marketing material for agents operating in the areas selected; high house prices are no barrier to inclusion

The NRLA and Crisis have joined other campaigners in warning that “time is running out” for the Renters (Reform) Bill to be adequately scrutinised

What is happening when it comes to transactions and house prices achieved?

Snippets of industry news: Ex-Foxtons and John D Wood agent appointed head of lettings at Knight Frank; Former Hamptons director of 18 years joins Moveli; PropCall introduces new senior role

A con artist posed as an estate agent in a bid to steal money from young family

More than 1,100 estate agency branches are registered to use the new property auctions service